The Fall Line: True Crime

The Fall Line®

  • 41 minutes 44 seconds
    Following Every Trail: The Vanishing of Bryan Vladek Hasel Part 2

    We continue our coverage of Bryan Vladek Hasel, a former United States Marine who disappeared from Orlando Florida near University of Central Florida on November 6, 2021. In interviews with The Fall Line, his mother and sister discuss the family's four-year search, including work with a private investigator to search for answers. They share theories about his state of mind and possible whereabouts. Bryan Vladek Hasel may be living in the unhoused community, has expressed interest in the Appalachian Trail, and has traveled to Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, California, and Michigan. He is known to frequent coffee shops and basketball courts.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    Go to Hellofresh.com/fallline10fm to get get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box! http://hellofresh.com/fallline10fm

    If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Vlad Hasel, please contact: Orange County Sheriff's Office: 407-836-4357.

    Follow Vladek's family: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findvladek/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findvladekhasel/?hl=en

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

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    All rights reserved, 2026

    11 March 2026, 7:50 am
  • 35 minutes 12 seconds
    From Orlando: The Vanishing of Bryan Vladek Hasel

    Bryan Vladek Hasel disappeared near the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida on November 6, 2021. The 22-year-old former Marine was last seen on body camera footage leaving Foxtail Coffee after a trespass warning. Adopted from Russia, Vladek Hasel showed signs of mental health struggles before vanishing. This missing adult case highlights investigation challenges when no foul play is suspected.: Orlando missing persons cold case.

    Go to Hellofresh.com/fallline10fm to get get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box! http://hellofresh.com/fallline10fm

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Vlad Hasel, please contact: Orange County Sheriff's Office: 407-836-4357.

    Follow Vladek's family: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findvladek/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findvladekhasel/?hl=en

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; [email protected].

    All rights reserved, 2026

    4 March 2026, 8:12 am
  • 32 minutes 21 seconds
    Find Her: The Disappearance of Pepita Redhair Part 2

    We continue our coverage of the disappearance of Pepita Redhair, who was last seen at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Pepita Madelyn Redhair, a young woman who grew up in Crownpoint on the Navajo Nation reservation, longed for adventure. Still, she stayed incredibly close to her family, despite living 140 miles away in Albuquerque. When Pepita suddenly went silent on March 27, 2020, her mother Anita King knew something was terribly wrong. The response she received from law enforcement launched her family into a nearly six-year fight for answers that highlights issues with investigation of IPV (intimate partner violence) and the broader crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives (MMIWR/MMIP)—and the systemic failures that leave families searching on their own.

    Anyone with information about Pepita's disappearance is asked to contact Albuquerque Police Department: 505-768-2020 or the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office: 505-222-1101 There is a 3,000 dollar reward in her case.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    Go to Hellofresh.com/fallline10fm to get get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box! http://hellofresh.com/fallline10fm

    Season 25 covers the efforts of family advocates across the United States, and focuses on the loved ones they're fighting for.

    Anita's Venmo to support search and community awareness efforts (we have verified this is Anita' account): venmo.com/anita-king-86

    Rallystarter for Pepita's Case: https://rallystarter.com/rally/2917/continued-investigation-in-the-disappearance-of-pepita-readhair

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; [email protected].

    All rights reserved, 2026

    25 February 2026, 8:57 am
  • 38 minutes 38 seconds
    Last Contact: The Disappearance of Pepita Redhair

    Pepita Madelyn Redhair, a young woman who grew up in Crownpoint on the Navajo Nation reservation, longed for adventure. Still, she stayed incredibly close to her family, despite living 140 miles away in Albuquerque. When Pepita suddenly went silent on March 27, 2020, her mother Anita King knew something was terribly wrong. The response she received from law enforcement launched her family into a nearly six-year fight for answers that highlights issues with investigation of IPV (intimate partner violence) and the broader crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives (MMIWR/MMIP)—and the systemic failures that leave families searching on their own.

    Anyone with information about Pepita's disappearance is asked to contact Albuquerque Police Department: 505-768-2020 or the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office: 505-222-1101 There is a 3,000 dollar reward in her case.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    Season 25 covers the efforts of family advocates across the United States, and focuses on the loved ones they're fighting for.

    Go to Hellofresh.com/fallline10fm to get get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box! http://hellofresh.com/fallline10fm

    Anita's Venmo to support search and community awareness efforts (we have verified this is Anita' account): venmo.com/anita-king-86

    Rallystarter for Pepita's Case: https://rallystarter.com/rally/2917/continued-investigation-in-the-disappearance-of-pepita-readhair

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; [email protected].

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    18 February 2026, 8:33 am
  • 29 minutes 33 seconds
    Introducing Safe to Drink

    Today, we're sharing the first episode of Safe to Drink, a new podcast series from the Pulitzer Prize-finalist Document team at New Hampshire Public Radio.

    When residents of a New Hampshire town discover their drinking water is contaminated with PFAS, chemicals linked to serious health risks, they are told there is no cause for alarm. But as illnesses mount and questions go unanswered, families begin to push back.

    Hosted by NHPR climate reporter Mara Hoplamazian, Safe to Drink investigates how environmental contamination is handled when the science is evolving, regulations lag behind, and responsibility is diffuse. Through deep reporting and personal stories, the series examines who bears the burden when systems fail to act.

    If you care about accountability, environmental justice, and the people fighting to be heard, this story will feel familiar and urgent.

    To listen to more episodes of Safe to Drink, follow the podcast here: https://link.mgln.ai/jpJibk

    17 February 2026, 8:35 am
  • 43 minutes 17 seconds
    The Landscape Shifts: Change Comes to Forensic IGG

    Regular guest and Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist (AIGG) Cairenn Binder speaks with us about a current event that has shaken up the world of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG/IGG) world: an update in the language of Ancestry.com's TOS regarding access to historical records and family trees.

    Many investigators and genealogists feel this may have a major impact on cold cases, and on work already in progress to identify John and Jane Does/unidentified human remains and suspects in open homicide investigations.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    NYT article we mention

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; [email protected].

    21 January 2026, 7:30 am
  • 43 minutes 19 seconds
    Everything They Missed: The Wrongful Conviction of Andrew Hayes

    Danny Harris, a 55-year-old Air National Guard veteran, was murdered in his Tennessee apartment in 2007. Andrew Wayne Hayes, a man with an intellectual disability, confessed after a 27-hour interrogation and was sentenced to life in prison.

    But podcaster Stephanie Tinsley believes the wrong person is in prison. Her investigation "Everything They Missed" has uncovered confession contradictions, untested DNA evidence, and investigative failures pointing to other suspects. Stephanie discusses her real-time investigation and her theory about who really killed Danny Harris, her introduction to the Tennessee Innocence Project, and the world of wrongful convictions.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    Check out Everything They Missed wherever you get podcasts: https://www.everythingtheymissed.com/

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; [email protected].

    14 January 2026, 7:30 am
  • 42 minutes
    The Disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little - A New Investigation

    Mary Shotwell Little vanished from Lenox Square mall in Atlanta on October 14, 1965. The 25-year-old newlywed's car was found the next day with blood evidence and unexplained mileage, launching one of the city's most intensive searches.

    Now, a decade-long investigation by civilian researchers has uncovered previously unseen FBI files and identified new leads in Mary's cold case. The new documentary THE VANISHING: The 60-Year Unsolved Disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little reveals their discoveries and explores fresh theories about what happened to the Atlanta bank secretary.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    Season 24 of The Fall Line covers missing persons, unsolved homicides, and unresolved deaths across the United States.

    If you have information about Mary Shotwell Little's disappearance or the murder of Diane Shields: Contact Atlanta Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (404) 546-4236 or Atlanta CrimeStoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477).

    The Vanishing: https://www.scadshow.com/events/vanishing-60-year-unsolved-disappearance-mary-shotwell-little-2025-11-12

    Jessica Noll's Five Roses: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/gone-cold-5-roses-2-womens-twist-of-fate-and-their-eternal-connection-to-a-citys-innocence-lost-forever/85-1654ea38-52b3-4d95-9f0b-32e5060b0bd2

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We have partnered with Libsyn to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email [email protected]

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    17 December 2025, 8:32 am
  • 39 minutes 38 seconds
    In Memoriam: The Murder of Eric Nelams

    We continue our coverage of the cold case of Eric Nelams, and his family's fight for justice. Army veteran Eric Nelams was shot and killed outside his Phenix City, Alabama home in 2003, just days after refusing to take blame for an embezzlement scheme. His family believes the timing was no coincidence—and 22 years later, his homicide case remains cold.

    Season 24 of The Fall Line covers missing persons, unsolved homicides, and unresolved deaths across the United States.

    If you have information about Eric Nelams' murder: Call Crime Stoppers of Central Alabama at 334-215-STOP (7867). There is a $15,000 reward.

    The Petition in Eric's Case: https://www.change.org/topic/nelams-en-us

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We have partnered with Libsyn to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email [email protected]

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    10 December 2025, 8:49 am
  • 33 minutes 14 seconds
    Phenix City: The Murder of Eric Nelams

    Army veteran and father Eric Nelams, 32, was shot and killed outside his Phenix City, Alabama home on September 26, 2003. Multiple suspects ambushed Eric in his carport while he was leaving for work in what police believe was a planned attack.

    Twenty-two years later, Eric's murder remains unsolved. His family believes someone in the interconnected communities of Phenix City, Columbus, and Atlanta knows what happened that morning and why Eric was targeted for killing—and they've worked for decades to finally get justice for Eric.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    Season 24 of The Fall Line covers missing persons, unsolved homicides, and unresolved deaths across the United States.

    If you have information about Eric Nelams' murder: Call Crime Stoppers of Central Alabama at 334-215-STOP (7867). There is a $15,000 reward.

    The Petition in Eric's Case: https://www.change.org/topic/nelams-en-us

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We have partnered with Libsyn to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email [email protected]

    2025 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast LLC

    3 December 2025, 8:51 am
  • 35 minutes 36 seconds
    System Stall: The Death of Shawna Toya

    The Toya family continues seeking answers after discovering evidence they believe was overlooked—including another woman's ID found in Shawna's car and missing rent money.

    MMIWR/MMIP advocate Darlene Gomez discusses systemic issues in Indigenous victim investigations and cold case challenges. The family shares how they honor Shawna's memory while continuing their fight for justice in this unsolved death investigation.

    The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

    Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

    Season 24 of The Fall Line covers missing persons, unsolved homicides, and unresolved deaths across the United States.

    If you have any information that you feel could aid in a reinvestigation of Shawna Toya's death and the circumstances surrounding it: reach out to Darlene Gomez at the Law Offices of Darlene Gomez https://dargomezlaw.com or the Albuquerque Police Department at 505-843-STOP.

    Darlene Gomez's non profit: https://www.mmiwr.org/

    MMIWR Indian Country: https://mmiwrindiancountry.com/

    Medicine Will Ride: https://www.medicinewillride.com/

    Mother Nation: https://www.mothernation.org/

    Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions

    Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

    Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

    Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

    We have partnered with Libsyn to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email [email protected]

    2025 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast LLC

    19 November 2025, 9:29 am
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